Melanie Tan
Pre-Licensed Professional (she, her)
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Hey, I’m Melanie! I’m a sex therapist trained in EMDR, with an identity of being bicultural (Singaporean/Canadian), demisexual, and a ciswoman who is also familiar with polyamory. I've also recently been dipping into my own neurodivergency. I bring my whole self to this work so you can feel safe bringing yours.
My ‘way of therapy’ is anchored in the core human experience. I view therapy through an existential lens (often using parts work and narrative therapy)—so basically, I like to look at the "big questions" in addition to your immediate needs.
I work with all types of folks, but I am most effective when we are navigating:
Sexual Wellness & Identity: Desire, libido, kinks, painful sex, and exploring gender/sexuality.
Shame, Trauma & Compulsion: Healing from assault, religious trauma/purity culture, and out-of-control sexual behaviours.
Relationship Dynamics: Navigating polyamory, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), and kink dynamics.
Because I am trained in EMDR, we can process trauma at a nervous-system level, not just talk around it.
Finally, a note on safety: As a survivor of sexual trauma, I’ve done my own healing work to be here. I share this not to center my story, but so you know that I can hold space for yours without flinching. You don't need to protect me from your reality.
Call or Email Melanie Tan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (236) 205-5484
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa Melanie Tan
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 205-5484
Qualifications
- Attended Adler University, Master of Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2026
- Certificate from Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation 2025
- Certificate from EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melanie Tan
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 205-5484
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Polyamory & ENM
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
- Women's Issues
Melanie Tan
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 205-5484
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Existential
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melanie Tan
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 205-5484